IzakayaJapanese cuisineInnovative cuisineKeiseiueno Station3 min walk
RENKON
れんこん
Crispy and fluffy: over 20 lotus root dishes in a traditional folk-house setting
- Stuffed deep-fried lotus root is the signature
- Homemade karashi RENKON
- Fried lotus root is also a specialty
- Over 20 kinds of lotus root dishes
- Great-value all-you-can-drink courses
- Accommodates large banquets
- Private rooms for 2 to 30+ guests
- Traditional house style using reclaimed timber
Just a short walk from Keisei-Ueno Station beyond the lively buzz of Ameyoko, RENKON is an izakaya specializing in lotus root that opened in 1998 in a standalone building. Its signature dish is deep-fried thick lotus root slices sandwiching plump shrimp, highly praised for the contrast between its crisp texture and the fragrant aroma of shiso leaves. Offering over 20 varieties of dishes prepared with different cuts and cooking techniques, highlights include karashi RENKON made mild with homemade mustard miso, and fried lotus root that is simultaneously crispy and fluffy. Its appeal also lies in its culinary breadth, which includes creative plates like steamed lotus root dumplings paired with scallops and lotus root gnocchi, alongside fresh sashimi platters and softshell turtle dishes. The 3-story building incorporates old wood from around 170 years ago to evoke Taisho and Showa-era romance, offering counter seats, horigotatsu (sunken table seating), and private rooms for 2 to more than 30 guests. Course meals with all-you-can-drink are popular for their value, and as this is a sought-after restaurant, booking early is recommended for weekends.
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- Address
- 4-9-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都台東区上野4-9-1
- Nearest station
- Keiseiueno Station3 min walk (164 m)
- Uenokachimachi Station3 min walk (219 m)
- Uenohirokoji Station4 min walk (272 m)
- Phone
- 03-3831-5100
- Budget
- Dinner
- ¥4,000–¥4,999
- Reservations
- Reservations accepted
- Payment
- Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay)
- Seats
- 111 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu)
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Available
- Opened
- 1998
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Private rooms
- All-you-can-drink
- Online reservations
Map & access
4-9-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都台東区上野4-9-1
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